Ɏ A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SENNIN WITH A SNAKE

Ɏ A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SENNIN WITH A SNAKE Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a standing sennin, supporting a writhing snake on his shoulder, one hand grabbing the reptile by its neck and the other holding holding a loose section of his sash by his waist. Dressed in an artemisia leaf robe opening at the chest, the sennin’s expression is boldly crafted, the mouth agape dramatically, all below wide glaring eyes. Generously excavated asymmetrical himotoshi to the back, the larger hole running through a ‘natural’ opening of the sleeve. The ivory bearing a light-yellow patina to the back with streaks of honey-gold. HEIGHT 7.4 cm Condition: Good condition with associated surface wear (particularly around the himotoshi) and natural age cracks. One foot with a repair. Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0060). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.